Georgia Republicans Advance Bill Targeting Homelessness, Immigration Policies

Georgia Lawmakers Advance Bill That Would Let Property Owners Sue Local Governments for Not Enforcing Anti-Homeless Laws

Lawmakers want to ‘hit’ local governments’ ‘pocketbook’ if they do not enforce anti-camping laws.

Georgia Republicans Advance Bill Targeting Homelessness, Immigration Policies

Atlanta, Georgia — The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would allow property owners to sue local governments if they fail to enforce certain state laws related to homelessness, public safety, and immigration. House Bill 295, sponsored by Republican Rep. Houston Gaines of Athens, passed the chamber by a 98–75 vote and now moves to the state Senate. The proposal would allow property owners to seek financial damage…

Bill allowing Georgia property owners to sue over homelessness, immigration clears House

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